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Summary: The incredible book, The Lost Boy
Review: Are you an autobiography or biography kind of person? If you prefer reading about one of your favorite authors than reading about magical lands or about World War II, I would HIGHLY recommend The Lost Boy by Dave Pelzer. He wrote about his horrid childhood when he was abused by his mother in only two books! The first book A Child Called It is about when he was living with his mother, but The Lost Boy is about when he finally gets away from his abusive mother, but has to now move from foster home to foster home in search of a good family to live with. It's a fantastic two book series with "suspense" that makes you want to keep reading it. I read The Lost Boy in one night because I had to keep reading to see what would happen next. But the only problem is that you should be able to handle kind of disturbing things. In the book A Child Called It, his mother made him do things that you wouldn't be able to believe, but that are just a little part of the book, and it's easy to pass. Also, this not just a regular autobiography, it's an unbelievable childhood tale which actually happened. Usually, I would think they would be about boring tales on how they began to write or how they got into writing. No offence to anyone, but some people like me don't enjoy reading those kind of books. But this autobiography is different. It compels you to keep reading. All in all, I loved this book, and I would recommend it to anyone![...]
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Summary: SAVE YOUR MONEY!!
Review: It's a good read, but I really hate to think I [had to purchase] not one, not TWO, but THREE of this guy's books to find out what happens ... This guy is a MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER! This is how he makes a living! The books are fairly good, but full of inconsistencies. The title book, A Child Called It..... is a good example. Only once does his mother call him, "IT"....but if you buy his last book in the series the phrase is peppered throughout... Another example I found was in the profound memories this 4-year-old child has. Nobody thinks that way as a kid.....who remembers details so vividly at the age of 4!?!... I know this guy suffered some form of abuse, it is recorded in the county records, but as the episodes morph into more bizzare forms of punishment as you buy each installment, I think there is a bit of exaggeration going on here. One point in the last book he writes that his own wife doesn't believe him. Well, no wonder. The story just keeps e x p a n d i n g...
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Summary: The Lost Boy
Review: The Lost Boy is the second book of the trilogy written by Dave Pelzer. It shares the trails and tribulations of a child trying to start a new life after spending many years in a severly abusive home, with alcoholic parents, a mother who caused physical and emotional suffering, and a fireman father that is rarely home. The book covers his last few months at home, the discovery by his school that he is being abused, his escape from his abusive home, and stories of the things that happend and the several foster homes that he was in and out of from the time he left his house until he was eighteen. Dave is faced with many decisions throughout the book. During the time when Dave was in and out of foster homes many people did not realize that not all children in foster homes did something wrong to have them there, making it very hard for Dave to make friends and lead a normal life. The book shows how hard it is to cope for a child who has had a terrible childhood. I highly recommend all three books in the trilogy, especially The Lost Boy.
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Summary: Must read
Review: I recommend this book to everyone. This book draws you in and lets you see and feel how David felt during this time in his life. As I was reading the last couple of pages tears came to my eyes as I could feel what he might of felt. I am a new foster parent and I wanted to get an idea of what a child may be thinking or feeling coming into my home. Pelzer's books have given me a lot of insight and I feel I can be a better foster parent by reading his trilogy. Every foster parent should read this and his other books. I can hardly wait to read book 3 of this series.
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Summary: How a book can change your mind
Review: The Lost Boy was a very interesting book. I enjoyed reading your book a whole lot. Many of the things that you talked about in your book made me realize how lucky we are. Lots of people complain about their families and don't realize that people like the character in this story is needed of a family and love. Many of us are not thankful about the love our parents give us. Well I've always been the type of person that doesn't like to read books, but when I first read one of your books, it made me change my mind. When my cousin gave me your book to read I wasn't even going to pick it up to read but then I read the back of the book and made me think about reading your book twice. To me the first page was all I needed to read to figure out that your book was going to be incredible. From that day and on I always stop to think about what I'm going to say. Never looked at it that way until reading your book. Our society always seems to talk about foster kids and foster homes. For some reason people feel as if foster kids are less then kids that have their parents with them. But I guess you are the only one that can actually know what it feels like to be in a strong situation like this. Hearing from your experience I know that you've changed a lot of ways kids and adults think. From what I understood in this story it seems like every little boy with this situation imagines themselves with a beautiful family. That's practically all they ever dream of, but we always seem to want to judge someone without having the right to do so. I could kind of relate to your situation by what I've been through but I wouldn't know what it would feel like being in and out of homes like you were.
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Summary: A Child's Search For Love and Acceptance
Review: Dave Pelzer's remarkable story continues in this second book of his trilogy. This book picks up where "A Child Called It" left off. David, emotionally and physically scarred from the abuse suffered at the hands of his alcoholic mother, has finally escaped her grasp and has been put into foster care. Although he has finally escaped from his mother, David soon realizes that he still has much to learn. In the space of a few years David was shuffled between several different foster homes, each with a different set of circumstances. Along the way, David finally learns what its like to have simple hugs and kisses, words of encouragement, and real food to eat. All of these things were denied to him by his mother. David also faces the stigma of being labeled an "F-Child"; a foster child. Most "F-Children" were automatically considered outcasts by others, regardless of circumstances. He suffered the ridicule of others and wondered if he was worthy of being loved or if he will ever be a part of a REAL family. The instability of being in and out of five different foster homes also left a mark on David. Just as it seemed he was becoming accustomed to his "home", something would happen and he would be moved to another foster home. Through all this, David always maintained his faith and remarkable inner strengh. He knew in his own heart that he was special, and that mattered more than anything else. This book and "A Child Called It" have left an indelible impression on me. I can't imagine the pain and suffering that David was forced to endure, yet due to unbelievable inner strength and through the power of prayer and self-perserverance, David Pelzer managed to overcome what may seem to some as insurmountable. David's resiliance and courage are shining testimonies to the power of believing in oneself and never giving up no matter what. Needless to say, I give this book and "A Child Called It" my highest recommendation. I'm sure you'll probably cry along the way, just as I did, but this young boy's strength and courage should serve as shining examples to all of us who think we have it bad. We don't know what bad is until we have experienced just one minute of David Pelzer's life. Bravo, David!!
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Summary: The Lost Boy
Review: If you are looking for a book that reads like a novel but is a true store read The Lost Boy by Dave Plezer.
Imagine a young boy who has never had a home. His only possesion are the old torn clothes he carries in a paper bag. His ony world is isolation and fear. This young boy had been rescued from his alcoholic mother . Although the real hurt is just beginning, he has no place to call home.
Can his caseworker Ms. Gold rescue the boy?
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Summary: Great book!
Review: Very well written & recomend to anyone who was miss treated in any way,whether physicaly or mentaly as a child/young adult!
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Summary: The Lost Boy
Review: Dave Pelzer wrote an autobiography The Lost Boy. It is about his drunken mother and his fireman dad. Dave's mom hates him. She beats Dave brutally. It gets really gruesome. He moves out and still loves his mother. He goes in to a foster home. Then the book tells about life after moving into a foster home. The book is about how much he wants to be successful in life. To this day, he loves his mother so much. That is what I think he was so amazing. I like this book because it is so real. The best part I think was when he burned down the school. If you like true life stories, read this book. You won't be able to put it down, and people who think that there is no hope in life will like this book. ...
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Summary: The Lost Boy
Review: This book told of the continuing struggle for the young David Pelzer to fit in and be "normal." He was tossed from family to family and it always seemed as if he were followed by a dark cloud everywhere he went. He always managed to make the wrong decisions at the wrong time. However, with time, David develops an inner strength from all of his hard times, that many of us will never know.
Dave Pelzer, the author of this book, endured horrible child abuse, including physical torture, mental and verbal abuse, and near starvation. When Dave was rescued, he was identified as one of the most severely abused children in the history of California. At the age of 12, he was saved when teachers risked their careers and notified authorities. As an adult, David has been recognized for numerous awards. He has also received recognition from Presidents Reagan, Bush, and Clinton.
I thought this book was even more captivating than the first one. Although the first book was also good, it seemed like Dave's style was more developed in the second book. The description and imagery he used locked me into it, and I couldn't put it down. I have to disagree with others who think that this book isn't as good as the first one, because this book describes more than the abuse. When reading this book, there is actually a sense of hope for David. Readers get the opportunity to see David grow through his struggle. In this book, readers get to see more of David's inner strength and motivation to escape his name as an F-child. I would definately recommend this book to anyone. It is just as compelling as the first one, if not more.
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